Wagner secures 68-56 win over Manhattan
NEW YORK -- — Tahron Allen's 17 points helped Wagner defeat Manhattan 68-56 on Saturday night.
Allen was 6 of 11 shooting and 4 of 7 from the free throw line for the Seahawks (6-6). Melvin Council Jr. scored 16 points while going 7 of 17 from the field, and added 12 rebounds and five assists. Javier Esquerra shot 6 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
The Jaspers (4-7) were led in scoring by Seydou Traore, who finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Rokas Jocys added 11 points for Manhattan. Briggs McClain also had nine points.
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Wagner plays LIU on the road on Thursday, and Manhattan hosts Niagara on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Bradwell
- Mikerlange Fleury
- Michael Nardone
2023-24 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 13-3 | - | 20-11 |
| Merrimack | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-6 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Le Moyne | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Wagner | 7-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Long Island University | 6-10 | 7 | 7-22 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-13 | 10 | 8-22 |
| Stonehill | 2-14 | 11 | 4-27 |
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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